Yalda Night—The longest night of the year The winter solstice has been an important event throughout history for different cultures. Yalda Night, also known as “Čella” (forty), is one of those celebrations. This Night is known as the longest night of the year. Yalda Night, or Shabe Yalda in Persian (Farsi), is celebrated on the…
Iranian officials have issued an exclusive visa update for Indians traveling to Iran. This exclusive visa update for Indians traveling to Iran means as of November 22nd, 2025, Iran has suspended the visa-free entry to Iran for Indian passport holders. It means Indian passport holders need to apply and secure a visa before arriving in Iran.…
The 12-day war imposed on Iran by Israel had an impact on the Iranian tourism industry. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued new changes regarding the visa process to Iran. As of August 2025, it’s not possible to travel in Iran independently. Key Changes to Iran’s Visa Rules Mandatory tour packages The visa…
Introduction The National Museum of Iran, AKA the Iran Bastan Museum, is the first building in Iran specifically designed as a museum. It was designed by the French architect André Godard and finished in 1936. Its design was inspired by the famous arch of Taq-e Kasra in Ctesiphon. It is one of the famous examples…
Introduction to Golestan Palace Golestan Palace is a set of historical monuments that has faced many events throughout its history. It is the only site in Tehran that is registered under UNESCO World Heritage. It is a place where Qajar and Pahlavi kings were coronated. Golestan Palace is 4.5 acres, which is 1/3 of its…
Introduction The Sa’ad Abad palace complex is located in the north of Tehran. This 300-acre garden was used by Qajar kings during the 19th century as their summer residence. Later on, by the fall of Qajars and rise of Pahlavis, they used this place as their residence in the 20th century. After the revolution of…
Introduction The international airport of Shiraz is located just outside the city of Shiraz. This airport is the second airport in Iran regarding navigation equipment and electronics after Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. Each year, millions of people travel to Iran through this airport to see Iran, the former Persian empire, firsthand. Shiraz International…
Language barrier is a problem that anyone can experience when they are traveling to a new country. This problem gets worse when you are traveling solo and without a tour guide to help you out. Knowing this, it’s important to know some of the essential Farsi phrases you need to travel to Iran. These phrases…
Introduction Persian caravanserai is a hotel-like facilities used by caravans and merchants. A Persian caravanserai is usually a rectangular building with a court yard. It is surrounded by stables, storerooms, lodgings and a well in the court yard. The Persian caravanserai were established to offer the needed services to travelers. These caravanserai were the modern…
Iran is a mountainous, arid and ethnically diverse country in southwestern Asia. It maintains a rich and distinctive cultural and social continuity. It goes back to Achaemenid period which started in 550 B.C. From the Achemenids period, this country was called Persia. There are documented evidence that this country has been called Iranshahr and Iran…